satrap
noun
In Jewish tradition
In Daniel and Esther the satraps are Persian officials under the king, appointed over many provinces.
Interpretation. Tradition notes how Daniel's rivals among the satraps plotted against him, and how God saved him in the lions' den.
Meaning
A governor of a province in the ancient Persian empire, who ruled for the king. tree →
Examples
- It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty satraps, who should be throughout the whole kingdom; (Writings DAN.6.2, JPS 1917) tree →
- Then these presidents and satraps came tumultuously to the king, and said thus unto him: 'King Darius, live for ever! (Writings DAN.6.7, JPS 1917) tree →
- and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage. (Writings DAN.6.3, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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